tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39165496437940804692017-12-26T03:24:37.115-08:00It's My BoxJoshua Leenoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916549643794080469.post-48948676470273264682017-04-28T06:45:00.000-07:002017-07-16T08:42:06.958-07:00This Argument Over iPhone Being Better Than Android Is Getting Old<p dir="ltr">http://www.appy-geek.com/Web/ArticleWeb.aspx?regionid=1&amp;articleid=94673924&amp;source=blogger</p><p dir="ltr">While both Android and iOS have matured over the years to become powerful platforms, people are still obsessed over which one is better. The answer to that question is so subjective. The article above touts a bunch of false claims. But are they really false or were they the writer's experience?</p><p dir="ltr">For example, the article says that the iPhone has better hardware and software integration. It justifies this by a touch sensitive display and haptic feedback on a none moving home button. Let me introduce the Galaxy S8 to you lol. End of discussion.</p><p dir="ltr">Next it goes on to explain that iOS is easier to use than Android. Are we really saying that now? Any setting you need to change in the phone is multiple taps away and even hidden in menus. How about the back button being in the top left of the screen? That is so not used friendly. I wouldn't say either one is easier to use than the other. I think if you are new to either platform you will go through a learning period. </p><p dir="ltr">iOS had some great advantages, especially in app development. Apple Pay though is no advantage haha. It is finally starting to take off. But in order for it to work companies have to upgrade all of their equipment. Samsung Pay is way superior. It works everywhere. My card wouldn't swipe at a food truck. Samsung pay to the rescue. The 20 something year old was like sorry we don't accept Apple Pay. I laughed at him, which isn't his fault. Apple did an amazing job marketing Apple Pay. He was blown away by my Samsung phone. </p><p dir="ltr">Anyways, there are always two sides to everything. What works well for one person may not work well for another. My wife has always loved her iPhone. So she says... However after having it for 6 months wasn't able to update to a <u>newer</u> version because of space issues. Now her iPhone 6 constantly freezes and you have to turn the screen off and back on before it will work again. So everyone may end up having issues. It's a computer they aren't perfect and they go through a ton of usage. Pick your poison iOS or Android. </p>Joshua Leehttps://plus.google.com/100481221688060789922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916549643794080469.post-62094483824112614422017-04-25T11:30:00.000-07:002017-04-25T11:30:24.725-07:00Whats Your Favorite Case For the S8?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G2Wj5QL2NM0/WP6ZC3GignI/AAAAAAABBWM/e-DEragLIMASHWMFmZrcHjiOqNX3MHtDQCLcB/s1600/download_20170424_203135.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Samsung, Galaxy, S8, case, accessory, case mate, nakedtough" border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G2Wj5QL2NM0/WP6ZC3GignI/AAAAAAABBWM/e-DEragLIMASHWMFmZrcHjiOqNX3MHtDQCLcB/s320/download_20170424_203135.jpg" title="Galaxy S8 Case" width="240" /></a></div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">Did you already get your hands on the Samsung Galaxy S8? If so are you rocking it naked, skinned, or in a case?</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">Go vote here on how you are rocking your <a href="https://twitter.com/AndroidNurd/status/856664010137243648" target="_blank">Galaxy S8</a><br /><br /></div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">Currently I just grabbed this clear case that has a rubber ring around the edges, then a thin plastic case that covers that and the back. Seems like it would do well protecting from a waist height drop. But not much more then that. After using it for a few days, I actually prefer it to be in the case. Better grip and it doesn't add much thickness to the phone at all. </div><div dir="ltr">If there are any skins out there you recommend leave a comment below so I can check them out. </div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gDbB8sfqwNg/WP6aUUIJBHI/AAAAAAABBWg/01N5UEOD0rccIseJIyDp2toipfujggsBACLcB/s1600/20170422_153632.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gDbB8sfqwNg/WP6aUUIJBHI/AAAAAAABBWg/01N5UEOD0rccIseJIyDp2toipfujggsBACLcB/s320/20170422_153632.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rqMpRVOhhf4/WP6Z5s7jOCI/AAAAAAABBWc/w4-Y6_-JjC0W8AOqGbHX8iTKoM-1Ink_wCLcB/s1600/20170422_153605.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rqMpRVOhhf4/WP6Z5s7jOCI/AAAAAAABBWc/w4-Y6_-JjC0W8AOqGbHX8iTKoM-1Ink_wCLcB/s320/20170422_153605.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div>Joshua Leehttps://plus.google.com/100481221688060789922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916549643794080469.post-39980049353540307672017-04-22T06:50:00.001-07:002017-04-22T13:11:04.631-07:00Dont Over Pay For A Galaxy S8 Screen Protector<p dir="ltr"><b>DONT DO IT!</b> Don't spend $50 on a damn screen protector. That's completely ridiculous. I just paid $8 for an ArmorSuit screen protector. Granted I can't give you a full honest review just yet. Give me a month of use and I'll let you know. However, I used this brand on my Samsung Galaxy S7 and it worked wonderfully. I'm not saying Don't shop at stores like Best Buy, but if you're going to over pay for a product you should probably get something of value. Read the article on The Verge, they've already checked out the Zagg screen protector that doesn't even cover the entire curved screen. </p><p dir="ltr">Stay tuned for my review of the ArmorSuit Galaxy S8 screen protector later next month. I'll be purchasing a case or skin soon too. Just haven't decided which one...</p><p dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/4/21/15388476/samsung-galaxy-s8-invisibleshield-glass-screen-protector">http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/4/21/15388476/samsung-galaxy-s8-invisibleshield-glass-screen-protector</a></p>Joshua Leehttps://plus.google.com/100481221688060789922noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916549643794080469.post-36387851563374782002017-04-19T08:24:00.001-07:002017-04-19T08:25:38.993-07:00Best Screen Protector for Samsung Galaxy S7<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NY000eYb14c/WPeAetwCh_I/AAAAAAABBPA/ScQk9TYNNO8-4gtfbAnQRJ51T_Vf8RlOwCLcB/s1600/armorsuits7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="screen protector, screen, protector, armorsuit, galaxy, s7, samsung, amazon" border="0" height="175" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NY000eYb14c/WPeAetwCh_I/AAAAAAABBPA/ScQk9TYNNO8-4gtfbAnQRJ51T_Vf8RlOwCLcB/s320/armorsuits7.jpg" title="Armorsuit Galaxy S7 Screen Protector" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ACXRS6I/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_8j39ybNE7WMDG" target="_blank">Armorsuit MilitaryShield Samsung Galaxy S7 Screen Protector</a><br /><br />I might be upgrading to the Galaxy S8 here in just a few days. However, I wanted to share with you all an awesome find! I purchased a new screen protector, as my last just wasn't up to my standards. In April 2016 I purchased&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AFW77EO/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_mn39ybV5AWCHK" target="_blank">iCarez [Anti Glare] Screen Protector for Samsung Galaxy S7</a>&nbsp; and it wasn't bad for only $7. After a few months though the screen protector started to peel at the edges. It just looked nasty.<br /><br />I went without a screen protector for quite awhile before find one that stood out to me. Armorsuit had a great price and decent reviews. It was also only $7 so why not. I've had it on since February. Not a scratch, and no separation from screen. If you are looking for a great Screen Protector for your Galaxy S7 I definitely recommend checking out this brand! If you are getting the Galaxy S8 I've already ordered my Armorsuit for it. Now I am just hoping that I get my phone on Friday the 21st and don't have to wait a week.Joshua Leehttps://plus.google.com/100481221688060789922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916549643794080469.post-26104734241687083012017-04-18T09:49:00.000-07:002017-04-18T09:49:08.076-07:00Samsung DeX The Next Big Thing? <div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p2dZyJK_v5c/WPZDBp3QFsI/AAAAAAABBNg/5-IrtPi6tfk32gbtpgklSPAKMhdS8gQLwCLcB/s1600/apps_dex_feature06_pc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="samsung, dex, dock, windows, screen, station, tech, android" border="0" height="243" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p2dZyJK_v5c/WPZDBp3QFsI/AAAAAAABBNg/5-IrtPi6tfk32gbtpgklSPAKMhdS8gQLwCLcB/s400/apps_dex_feature06_pc.jpg" title="samsung dex" width="400" /></a></div><div dir="ltr">I am so excited that Samsung is finally creating a way to dock your phone and use it as a desktop. I know, I know they aren't the first. But it's Samsung were talking about. They're constantly pushing things out that others classify​ as "gimmicks." However, some of these products like the Gear VR are a hit. The technology now in these devices are definitely powerful enough to run a basic desktop environment.</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">I think it takes companies like Samsung to keep on trying new things to move the industry forward. While this isn't pushing any boundaries I do think this has some usefulness. Before I even knew DeX was a thing, I was using my laptop the other day and thinking how nice it would be that everything I did on my phone I could do on my PC. All my apps and settings would automatically be there. Especially with so many apps being mobile centric. </div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">We'll have to wait and see what all Samsung will release with it. Providing value is key here. The value this is providing needs to match the price that is being charged. We already know they've teamed up with Microsoft to provide the tablet versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Still I'm excited for a new toy! Check out the video below that will show DeX in use.&nbsp;</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">&lt;iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QqynjG5Vs3k" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;</div>Joshua Leehttps://plus.google.com/100481221688060789922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916549643794080469.post-69041544598369071572017-04-13T22:27:00.001-07:002017-04-16T21:51:09.599-07:00iPhone To Get Massive Redesign?<b><a href="http://www.appy-geek.com/Web/ArticleWeb.aspx?regionid=1&amp;articleid=92974517&amp;source=drive" target="_blank">iPhone&nbsp;8 may move fingerprint reader to the back</a></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G-7df-70VKU/WPBdmifxltI/AAAAAAABBDY/j0C3ENx_CrUoP4SQCiJLGbnWgsaj_2zuwCLcB/s1600/Screenshot_20170414-010537.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="288" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G-7df-70VKU/WPBdmifxltI/AAAAAAABBDY/j0C3ENx_CrUoP4SQCiJLGbnWgsaj_2zuwCLcB/s320/Screenshot_20170414-010537.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />According to this article that may be true. My issues with The iPhone are plenty and I know people have plenty of things to say about Android. The iPhone, not iOS, is where my problems with the device are. It has ridiculous bezels.<br /><br />Removing the home button would be an awesome first step in solving this problem. Not that I plan to ever purchase an Apple product. However, I care about my peeps. Any iPhone user should be able to enjoy the latest and greatest tech. It would be a pretty badass feature to be able to use the touchscreen as a finger print reader.<br /><br />Apple needs to be able to use Apple Pay everywhere, and wireless charging is must. What features would you like to see on the next iteration of the iPhone? Check out the article above for all the details.<br /><br />Joshua Leehttps://plus.google.com/100481221688060789922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916549643794080469.post-75169624363041066722017-02-19T19:23:00.001-08:002017-02-19T19:24:40.212-08:00Still Waiting For Android 7<p dir="ltr"><u>Saw</u> this on the Daily Star. <a href="http://www.dailystar.co.uk/tech/news/583111/Samsung-Galaxy-S7-Android-Nougat-update-7-why-no-upgrade">http://www.dailystar.co.uk/tech/news/583111/Samsung-Galaxy-S7-Android-Nougat-update-7-why-no-upgrade</a> I've been waiting as patiently as I can to receive Android 7 on my Samsung Galaxy S7. I'm on AT&amp;T, so I really had no hope from the beginning. </p><p dir="ltr">Samsung is finally pushing the update to S7's globally. However, if a device was purchased through a mobile carrier and not directly from Samsung the wait is still on. </p><p dir="ltr">You could go the route on XDA and flash it to your device. Many people are having success with that. While others are noticing high battery drain. I started to go that route but decided against it last minute. Here is what I did instead and I'm actually loving it. </p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.google.com/amp/www.androidauthority.com/get-new-nexus-launcher-look-with-nova-707273/amp">https://www.google.com/amp/www.androidauthority.com/get-new-nexus-launcher-look-with-nova-707273/amp</a>/</p><p dir="ltr">I haven't used Nova Launcher in years. Android Authority has a great write up on how to have a very responsive Android Nougat launcher look alike. No flashing required. </p><p dir="ltr">This will hold me over for now... But if you can't wait and want to have fun go here at your own risk:</p><p dir="ltr">Otherwise ATT should have this update for us within a month fingers crossed. Once Samsung has an update the carrier's have to test it before they can release it to their customers. After all if something were to go insanely wrong with the update the back lash would be aimed at the carrier's. Many people like myself maintain their business with their phones. So I understand the caution. Just wish they moved a little faster. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8A4HJXg7KkU/WKphd3pHj1I/AAAAAAAA-uE/7IySATtYveY/s1600/55f15d55e331126488cebbc8b451bd4a-1200-80.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8A4HJXg7KkU/WKphd3pHj1I/AAAAAAAA-uE/7IySATtYveY/s640/55f15d55e331126488cebbc8b451bd4a-1200-80.jpg"> </a> </div>Joshua Leehttps://plus.google.com/100481221688060789922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916549643794080469.post-71282361859001227022017-02-02T07:52:00.001-08:002017-02-02T08:06:52.448-08:00Nintendo Switch Releasing With Only One Game<div dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.cnet.com/news/nintendo-defends-switchs-thin-launch-line-up-switch-zelda-breath-wind-super-mario-8-deluxe-splatoon/">Nintendo defends Switch's thin launch line-up</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ch5Eb3TnrJQ/WJNZEIvBMRI/AAAAAAAA-DM/G4EsgMK0khgjkiLdiIp1qBoFGaCe64xjwCLcB/s1600/Screenshot_20170202-105324.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="216" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ch5Eb3TnrJQ/WJNZEIvBMRI/AAAAAAAA-DM/G4EsgMK0khgjkiLdiIp1qBoFGaCe64xjwCLcB/s320/Screenshot_20170202-105324.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">Who's buying the switch for Zelda? The 30 year old that grew up playing this on the original NES? When I first saw the ad for the Switch I was stoked. My thought was my son will love this! But Zelda? That's not his thing. So how am I supposed to justify spending $300 on a gaming system with one game to the wife? </div><div dir="ltr">It's a joke. There is no point in purchasing this system when it's first release unless you are a fan of Zelda. The concept is great and this system will ultimately be crazy successful. But come on man! Ya can't release a system with just one game.</div><div dir="ltr">What do you guys think? Anyone grabbing this day one?</div>Joshua Leehttps://plus.google.com/100481221688060789922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916549643794080469.post-31902047011642210962017-02-01T05:29:00.001-08:002017-02-02T07:39:41.943-08:00Fitbit Is Struggling<div dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.slashgear.com/desperate-fitbit-looks-to-smartwatches-for-rescue-30473349/" target="_blank">Slashgear Fitbit</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M2aM4pEPRqo/WJNSrjWs_YI/AAAAAAAA-C8/r3I2nu22eL4xmDHMDQL2IkOfNsZAHstHQCLcB/s1600/simple.b-cssdisabled-jpg.h6b46e670b6fee7432fc2906c1d716778.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M2aM4pEPRqo/WJNSrjWs_YI/AAAAAAAA-C8/r3I2nu22eL4xmDHMDQL2IkOfNsZAHstHQCLcB/s320/simple.b-cssdisabled-jpg.h6b46e670b6fee7432fc2906c1d716778.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">Just saw this article on Slashgear about Fitbit having a rough 4th quarter. I'm not Onebit surprised. </div><div dir="ltr">So I bought one of these devices in December 2015 for my wife. It was $99 freaking dollars. All it did was count her steps and vibrate if she sat too long. Which it never did since she's a preschool teacher and always running around at work. For $99? That's ridiculous. </div><div dir="ltr">Either way she barely used it since it was more of a task to keep it charged and remember to put it on in the morning. To make matters worse this Christmas she found a competitor version on Wish for $20. Except this has the time and heart rate monitor built in. </div><div dir="ltr">Why pay more when you can get the same thing for less. Fitbit has to find a way to stand out and provide a product for value. Just my opinion...</div>Joshua Leehttps://plus.google.com/100481221688060789922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916549643794080469.post-43350825074543418572016-09-23T13:33:00.001-07:002017-01-28T03:53:20.563-08:00Now Introducing Amazon Echo Dot<p dir="ltr"><br>If you haven't already heard about Amazon's new product Echo Dot check out this video from Mashable.</p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://youtu.be/I9ZhbpYcTl4">Amazon's Echo </a><a href="https://youtu.be/I9ZhbpYcTl4"><u>Dot</u></a><br></p><p dir="ltr">It's on sale right now for $49.99</p>Joshua Leehttps://plus.google.com/100481221688060789922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916549643794080469.post-63293139490658969742016-09-22T10:20:00.001-07:002016-09-22T10:22:37.849-07:00Google Releases Allo. Another Messaging Platform<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-66c60FIZMEs/V-QTWej_nrI/AAAAAAAA4aM/2A9ABDPubOMesmxUI0hXgmGc-IEvPUgiwCKgB/s1600/20160921_224612.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-66c60FIZMEs/V-QTWej_nrI/AAAAAAAA4aM/2A9ABDPubOMesmxUI0hXgmGc-IEvPUgiwCKgB/s320/20160921_224612.png" width="225" /></a></div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr">If there wasn't already enough apps Google provided for you to send someone a message, here is one more. </div><div dir="ltr">Allo is basically a competitor to Whatsapp. Instead of using your Gmail account like hangouts, it uses your phone number. That's basically it, there's nothing spectacular about it. In an attempt to draw you away from Kik, Whatsapp, and other messaging platforms Google has introduced Assistant. Siri and Alexa were already taken. And after a breif civil war, lots of paper cuts and staple wars Google settled on Assistant... </div><div dir="ltr">Assistant is there to answer questions you and your friends may want to know while chatting. Like where they could go for dinner. Answers to questions like how many times a day does a cat shit. It's pretty much a gimmick. However, I could see in rare cases that it will actually get some use. </div><div dir="ltr">The app is still in its infancy and I only have one friend on the app. With the right marketing and Google shoving it down our throats for a year I can see more people using this. I'll go ahead and reinstall it next year when it might be a little more useful then. </div>Joshua Leehttps://plus.google.com/100481221688060789922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916549643794080469.post-19819904462412142622016-09-21T19:35:00.001-07:002016-09-21T19:35:45.003-07:00My First Post In This Empty Box<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-of28v0sdo10/V-NAX9RMqsI/AAAAAAAA4X8/E7Fpy6M2-dEt0f-idNwJyPmGJTmH0AYTACEw/s1600/empty_room_in_old_building-wallpaper-2560x1600-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-of28v0sdo10/V-NAX9RMqsI/AAAAAAAA4X8/E7Fpy6M2-dEt0f-idNwJyPmGJTmH0AYTACEw/s320/empty_room_in_old_building-wallpaper-2560x1600-01.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br />For being two years old this Box is pretty empty... I think I should put something in it so that it has a reason to exist. Empty rooms creep me out.<br /><br />For those that haven't been here before welcome! I typically write about a wide range of topics. Sometimes I write about very polarizing and touchy subjects. Other times, most often then not, I share my take on tech news and share gadgets I find while playing on Twitter.<br /><br />Today is the first day of the rest of my blog... may it live long and prosper...Joshua Leehttps://plus.google.com/100481221688060789922noreply@blogger.com0